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Dentist wants to pull 10 teeth on my 87 yr old, demented mom. Any suggestions?
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cajohnston
Answered Apr 2018
Thoughts? Husband, 81, was advised from heart and medical doctor to not have any procedures that require anesthesia. Now I need to know.....
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Llamalover47
Replied Sep 2021
My worst nightmare with losing denture; anyone else deal with this issue?
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Cynthia710
Answered Jan 2020
Mom has 4 delusions now, most costing me and money. How do I handle this?
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Firstof5
Answered Apr 15, 2023
Who's responsible for replacing my father's dentures when staff lost them?
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Primecut
Replied Jan 2021
Who is responsible for replacing my mom’s dentures if the nursing home lost them?
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Carer321
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Dental care is not possible with dementia. Should I worry?
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warkap
Replied Oct 2022
Mom vomits when I try to brush her teeth. Should I stop?
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Igloocar
Replied Dec 9, 2023
Advice on dealing with elderly dad basically committing suicide by refusing treatment of multiple dental abscesses?
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Nanulinda1
Answered Jan 2, 2024
What happens to a dementia patient who refuses to brush their teeth?
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Tagtae
Replied Dec 2022
Dentures at 95?
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Jamesj
Answered Apr 2021
I am concerned about the rapid decline in dental health for my husband. The facility is not helping him do a complete job of brushing.
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Isthisrealyreal
Replied Dec 2019
A 72 year old; my dentist recommends getting my wisdom teeth extracted. Does this make sense to do? No problems with them.
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nocal1
Replied Feb 2020
What is the best way to handle going to the dentist for a cleaning?
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AnnDickinson
Answered Oct 2, 2023
Dentist trips for 94-year-old. Any advice?
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Mrsd123
Replied Apr 23, 2023
My 85 yr. old mom with dementia has an abscess under an old root canal, can it be drained instead of removed? I am nervous about the risks.
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Mar 25, 2024
Is rinsing with Listerine enough when mom forgets to brush her teeth?
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Harpcat
Replied Sep 2018
Alzheimer's dad is directing his anger at me. Redirecting isn’t working. He’s on a continuous loop. How can I make our visits less painful?
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Qwerty
Replied Jan 2019
My husband is in an SNF. The only time his teeth get brushed is if I do it. Are the aides supposed to brush his teeth?
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cjwilson
Replied Dec 2018
Mom (93 with alzheimers) is often grinding her teeth, we've ruled out medication related. We've been giving her gum. Any suggestions?
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anonymous573422
Answered May 2017
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